Mindfulness for people with chronic pain: Factors affecting engagement and suggestions for programme optimisation
Fathima L Marikar Bawa, S. Mercer, Jane Sutton, C. Bond
Health Expectations March 12, 2023 DOI: 10.1111/hex.13745 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | People with chronic pain |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key points | Factors affecting engagement with mindfulness-based interventions for chronic pain are unknown, and the study aimed to inform programme design to improve accessibility and acceptability. |
Abstract
Chronic pain is a common, multifactorial condition and pharmacological treatments have limited benefits. Mindfulness is a holistic approach that might be of value in the management of chronic pain. However, attrition rates from mindfulness‐based interventions are high and factors affecting engagement are unknown. The aim of this study was to inform the design of a mindfulness programme that would be accessible and acceptable for people with chronic pain.
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